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Open Days: Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 (advance contact is recommended before visiting)

Opening Hours: 10:00 – 17:00

 

House of Museums is a cultural attraction in Bangkok’s Thawi Watthana area that turns “ordinary everyday objects” into a time machine you can actually walk through. This privately curated space collects and displays a wide range of items from both urban and local everyday life—old and new—such as books, stationery, toys, kitchenware, and household essentials. When these objects are brought together, they do more than answer “what people used back then”; they quietly reveal changing tastes, ways of thinking, and the rhythm of daily life across different eras.

 

One of the biggest charms of House of Museums is how it makes looking at old things feel friendly and close to home, not stiff or distant. Many pieces are items people have seen in a relative’s house, a neighborhood mom-and-pop shop, or in childhood memories. If you enjoy noticing details, it becomes fun to ask yourself, “What was this used for?” and then read the explanations—almost like reading history through objects that were once held and used by real people.

 

Based on the available information, House of Museums was built on an area of about 58 square wah, in a modern building roughly three shop-houses wide and about three and a half floors tall. A favorite highlight for many visitors is the ground floor, where parts of the space recreate the atmosphere of “shops from the past,” taking you back to a mood from before the era of B.E. 2500. You may find scenes reminiscent of an old coffee shop, a pharmacy, a barbershop, and the slower tempo of commerce from a time when life didn’t move at today’s pace. The museum also features rotating exhibitions on different themes, so returning for a later visit can offer new angles and fresh stories.

 

To get the most out of the visit, a simple approach is to turn it into a small “game.” Choose one category you like—such as toys, kitchenware, or stationery—and try to spot how different eras show up through shapes, materials, label designs, or usage features. This helps the experience feel less like viewing objects lined up in cabinets, and more like observing how the world changed through the small things that once lived in our everyday routines.

 

Getting There House of Museums is located at 170/17 Moo 17, Khlong Pho Land Village, Soi Khlong Pho 2, Sala Thammasop Road, Thawi Watthana, Bangkok 10170. If you drive, you can take Borommaratchachonnani Road outbound, pass the Kanchanaphisek Road junction, then keep left onto the service road to reach Phutthamonthon Sai 2. Continue along the route and turn onto Sala Thammasop Road following the signs, then turn into Soi Khlong Pho 2 as indicated by House of Museums signage. For public transport, you can take a bus to the Phutthamonthon Sai 2 area and continue by motorcycle taxi into Soi Khlong Pho 2 (about 2 km). For a smooth visit, contacting the museum in advance is recommended, as opening days and hours may depend on operations and scheduling.

 

House of Museums is ideal for a relaxed half-day outing—especially for families who want children to see “real objects” that naturally spark questions and curiosity, or for visitors looking for photo-worthy corners and creative inspiration from small items that once shaped everyday life. If you take your time, you’ll leave with enjoyment, knowledge, and the gentle feeling that the past isn’t far away at all—we just don’t always pause long enough to look.

 

 

A: It is generally stated to be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and contacting the museum in advance is recommended.

 

A: Published information mentions 30 THB for adults and 10 THB for children, but it is best to verify the latest conditions before visiting.

 

A: Yes. The displays are real everyday objects, and children often enjoy guessing what each item was used for before reading the descriptions.

 

A: A convenient approach is to get off around Phutthamonthon Sai 2 and take a motorcycle taxi into Soi Khlong Pho 2 (about 2 km) to reach House of Museums.

 

A: If you want to browse comfortably and take photos, it is recommended to allow about 1.5–3 hours to enjoy the details.